2L Summer Intern (District Attorney's Office)

Douglas County, Colorado • Castle Rock, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship position is for current 2L law students who have completed one full year of law school prior to their internship start date. The internship offers law students a unique opportunity to conduct meaningful work on real criminal cases, working alongside experienced prosecutors. Interns will be involved in all aspects of criminal prosecution from the investigative stage through trial, including cases involving murder, sexual assault, aggravated robbery, and other violent crimes. Interns will research legal issues, assist in drafting pleadings, observe courtroom proceedings, review felony filings for potential evidentiary challenges, and prepare exhibits for trial. The program is designed for law students contemplating a career in criminal prosecution, with the goal of preparing them to return as 3L interns and potentially as deputy district attorneys.

Requirements

• Currently attending law school.
• Must have completed their first year of law school prior to the internship start date.
• Must have completed one full year of law school prior to their internship start date for the Summer upcoming year.

Nice To Haves

• Contemplating a career in criminal prosecution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meaningful work on real criminal cases.
• Become involved in all aspects of criminal prosecution from the investigative stage through trial.
• Research novel and interesting legal issues.
• Assist in drafting corresponding pleadings.
• Observe courtroom proceedings where legal issues are litigated.
• Review new felony filings for potential evidentiary challenges.
• Prepare exhibits for trial.

Benefits

• Earn pay, law school credit, or both.
• Hourly wage of $21.00.
• Office events such as a yearly chili cook-off challenge, a cornhole tournament, and wildlife photo contest.
• Office softball and golf team.
• Annual winter holiday party, trick-or-treat street, and frequent summer BBQs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed